Elseri, a 26-year-old boilermaker said he was driving home from a 12-hour shift working in Fort mcmurray when he came up with the idea, he said.

The pair have already set up a Facebook page and Twitter account for their invention, and are currently auditioning for the Canadian version of Dragons Den, where they hope to raise $100,000 Canadian dollars to begin production.

The hands-free toothbrush is coated with toothpaste and is designed to be used once then thrown away.

They boast ‘We are the world’s first tongue mounted teeth cleaning product.’